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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in San Diego?

$50,650a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,221 a month.

Hourly
$24.35
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
16 of 72
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,510Median: $50,650Highest 10%: $73,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,510$19.00
25th$46,280$22.25
Median$50,650$24.35
75th$57,780$27.78
90th$73,070$35.13

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

San Francisco, CA$60,430
San Jose, CA$53,930
Oxnard, CA$50,000
Los Angeles, CA$47,860
Riverside, CA$45,270
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in California Metal Worker and Plastic Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $24.35 ($50,650 a year).

Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $50,650 against $45,950 nationally, 10% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,380, so San Diego pays 7% more.

Where does San Diego rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

16 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,070 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.